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Polysomnographic Technologist, Acute Hospital

LifePoint Hospitals
  • Hickory, NC
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

    Position: Polysomnographic Technologist, Acute Hospital

    schedule: rotating weekends and holidays

    Shift: Full Time Nights

    Your experience matters:

    Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Polysomnographic Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

    More about our team:

    Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

    What we are Looking for:

    We are looking for a dynamic Polysomnographic Technologist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

    Why join us:

    We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

    • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
    • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
    • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
    • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
    • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

    Position Summary

    Performs a variety of Sleep Diagnostic procedures, including PSG, MSLT, Titrations for CPAP, MWT procedures, and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their service needs. Participates in CQI activities. Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.

    Essential Functions:

    • Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.

    • Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

    • Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.

    • Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.

    • Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.

    • Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing.

    • Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.

    • Maintains proper supplies to care for patients.

    Required Skills:

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

    Education/ Certification

    • High School Diploma/GED, preferred associates degree

    • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Valid and current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

    EEOC Statement

    Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHickory, NC

    Skills

    • Acute Careunmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Polysomnographyunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Sleep Disordersunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Titrationunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched

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